Life Cafe
60 WEST 23 STREET, 10010
Other
2123818900
BScore: 19
Last inspected: September 19, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
September 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 19
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
August 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 37
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
16-06Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
August 19, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
16-06Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
March 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
PScore: 2
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
March 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 67
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04PFood containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
16-06Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
March 19, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04PFood containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
16-06Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
January 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 23
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
October 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
NScore: 0
April 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 5
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.